slitting mill
A 'slitting mill' is an industrial facility crucial in the production of metal strips, which are used in various manufacturing processes, especially nail-making.
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Definition
C1Metalworking
(technical, historical)An industrial facility where metal plates are cut into narrower strips, often for making nails.
Example
- The slitting mill transformed flat bars of iron into thin strips for nail production.
C2Gem Cutting
(technical)A rotating disc used by gem-cutters for slicing gemstones.
C2Lumber Processing
(technical)A gangsaw used to resaw lumber into thinner pieces like blind-slats and fence pickets.
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